LW Vladimir Tkachyov - SKA St.Petersburg, KHL (2014 undrafted)

[malkinfan]

Detroit tried this a while back and lost the player on a waiver claim. can't remember the specific player involved.

Was it Nabakov when he returned from the KHL, then the Isles picked him up? I seem to remember he made a fuss about getting claimed by them -then signed a 3 year deal anyways

 

[SergeConstantin74]

I would ignore an unprofessional opinion like that. He looked excellent next to Barbashev in the Q-my unprofessional opinion. And oh yeah, as an 18 yo in the NHL pre-saseason he was more that a ppg and one of the leading scorers - so he already proved he could play at a high level on the small ice. As one of the posters above already mentioned - his KHL team plays on an NHL sized rink - no problems. Excellent prospect - puck wizard like no other

Moncton was so happy with his game that they traded him for spare parts to another contender.

I just have my doubts.

 

[Kshahdoo]

So Tkachev is now contractless. I'm afraid with this waiver thing he can chose to sign a contract with SKA or other rich KHL club, though.

 

[EdwardTK]

"Babaev also said the Blackhawks have previously expressed interest in another client, Russian forward Vladimir Tkachyov, who also terminated his contract with Admiral on Thursday. The Edmonton Oilers previously attempted to sign the 22-year-old Tkachyov, but the contract was voided. He has 14 goals and 16 assists in 30 games this season in the KHL.
Babaev said he has heard from many teams regarding Tkachyov, and they'd likely wait until after the 2018-19 season to sign with an NHL team. Babaev thought Tkachyov and Nalimov would likely end up on the same KHL team.
“The Blackhawks have shown interest,” Babaev said. “They call about him every time. He'll play one more season here and then we'll decide. We don't know where he will sign.”"@

 

[Maitz]

On hockeydb it says that he weight 144 pounds ????

 

[Kshahdoo]

On hockeydb it says that he weight 144 pounds ???? View attachment 89345

According to KHL site, he's 159. More than Johnny Hockey.

 

[Maitz]

According to KHL site, he's 159. More than Johnny Hockey.

159 is better but wowww thats not heavy.

 

[Kshahdoo]

159 is better but wowww thats not heavy.

Of course, but in the new NHL skill >>>> size.

 

[malkinfan]

Moncton was so happy with his game that they traded him for spare parts to another contender.

I just have my doubts.

Yes keep in mind this is quite common in junior hockey to get something for a guy you know is not returning next season - better than nothing. As the story goes - Quebec was going to the Mem cup, so they had to put best foot forward, Moncton was not.

 

[Zine]

Admiral is the only KHL team, that has NA size rink.

Admiral plays on NA size ice, but that doesnt mean they play a NA style of game.

I still have doubts about Tkachyov. He’s electrifying when given time and space, but I’m not sure he’ll be able to create it for himself in the tight checking NA game.

 

[Caser]

Signed with Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the KHL until 2019.

 

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Started scoring for Salavat

 

[Kshahdoo]

Another 2 goals. Now 3+4 in 9 for Salavat and 17+19 in 45 overall.

 

[Caser]

Another 2 goals. Now 3+4 in 9 for Salavat and 17+19 in 45 overall.

 

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[The Crypto Guy]

And the award for the worst defense I have ever seen in a pro hockey game goes to....

 

[rt]

And the award for the worst defense I have ever seen in a pro hockey game goes to....

Haha seriously.

 

[Caser]

Recorded an assist tonight and now has 1G+6A in 8 games.

 

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[Caser]

Nice move here:

 

[belair]

One goal in 33 games. This guy's game appears to be evaporating.

 

[Caser]

One goal in 33 games. This guy's game appears to be evaporating.

While he is certainly not having a great season (he is not getting along with Salavat team's coach), goals stat is not a great indicator of the level of his game due to his playing style.

 

[Caser]

Still can make some moves